Indra Hang raises LT seat, tribal status issues with Home Minister

GANGTOK, : LokSabha MP Indra Hang Subba called on Union Home Minister Amit Shah on Wednesday at his office in the Parliament House, New Delhi, and discussed a range of important issues concerning the State of Sikkim.

During the meeting, the LokSabha MP apprised the Union Home Minister of the long-pending issue of reservation of seats for the Limboo and Tamang Scheduled Tribes in the Sikkim Legislative Assembly.

A detailed memorandum was submitted, highlighting the historical background and the urgent need for resolution, particularly in view of the proposed delimitation exercise, informs a press release.

He emphasized that ensuring Assembly seat reservation for these communities is essential to uphold principles of equity and adequate political representation.

Indra Hang also raised the issue of inclusion of the 12 left-out communities of Sikkim in the Scheduled Tribes list. He highlighted that the State government has consistently taken up the matter with the Union government, including the passage of a resolution in the State Assembly and the adoption of ethnographic reports supporting their inclusion. He stressed that granting Scheduled Tribe status to these communities would be a significant step towards ensuring social justice and preserving their unique cultural identity.

The LokSabhaMP requested the Union Home Minister to accord priority to both matters and take necessary steps for their early resolution. The Union Minister assured all possible help and due consideration, the release mentions.